An area reader nominated “The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration” by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson. Our nominator writes, “This is one of the most eye-opening, memorable, interesting books I have ever read — I highly recommend it. Reading about the Great Migration through the lives of these three people provokes much thought and discussion about current race relations in the U.S. ”

Have a suggestion of your own? Now through November 30 let us know what you think our community should read in 2017 by filling out a suggestion form at any of our branches, the bookmobile, or online at oneread.org.

We are currently taking your suggestions for our 2017 One Read title, and we’ll be highlighting some of these books here at oneread.org so you can see what other community members are reading and enjoying. All of these titles will be considered by our reading panel as they begin narrowing the list of suggestions. Let us know what you think our community should read in 2017 by filling out a suggestion form at any of our branches, the bookmobile or online at oneread.org by November 30.

First up is the stunning “Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi. Our nominator writes, “[This book] gives a history to those forcibly brought to the U.S. during the transatlantic slave trade and the generations that followed, as well as those who immigrated to the U.S. later. Powerful read. Beautifully written. Important part of U.S. history for everyone to understand from a personal, emotional human perspective.”

What one book do you think our community should read together in 2017? Nominate a book today!